Battlebots 6.0 Cancelled

Those of us that compete in this venue got word yesterday that Comedy
Central will not pick up (meaning not fund) the next season of
Battlebots 6.0, so Battlebots,
Inc has cancelled that event indefinetly until other options
present themselves.

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM TREY AND GREG:

BATTLEBOTS 6.0 TOURNAMENT PLANS ON HOLD:

We are very sorry to inform our builders that plans for the BattleBots
6.0 Tournament have been put on hold until further notice. At this
point, the BattleBots 6.0 Tournament will NOT be held in November 2002
as originally planned.

Much to our dismay, Comedy Central has decided NOT to renew its option
for a Phase 6.0 taping at this time. Without this television funding
from Comedy Central, BattleBots Inc. simply cannot afford to hold a
live competition.

It is possible that the next BattleBots Tournament will be held in the
near future, depending on the circumstances. We are aggressively
seeking avenues whereby we can move forward with the events as quickly
as possible. We will keep you abreast of the latest developments.

In any case, please accept our sincerest regrets. We understand and
appreciate the enormous resources, efforts, and talents that builders
put into their robots. However, since the television funding is not
there at this time, our hands are tied. Please understand that we have
also expended a vast amount of effort in preparation for the Phase 6.0
event. We are as disappointed as you must be. This hurts us deeply in
many ways.

We'd like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your
dedication, cooperation, and patience during this challenging period.
We are also counting on your continued support. We are in this thing
together because we collectively represent the sport of BattleBots. We
at BattleBots will continue to honor your hard work by tirelessly
promoting the sport of robotic combat. When it comes time to hold the
next BattleBots event, we hope to hit the ground running.

In the end, this challenging time may turn out to be the greatest thing
that ever happened to our sport. As we overcome obstacles and
capitalize on new opportunities, BattleBots will continue to flourish
for years to come. We are actively exploring some very promising
options at this time. Stay tuned for an update very shortly.

In the meantime, please do not hesitate to call or email us with your
questions and concerns. Your input matters to us greatly as we enter
the next phase for our sport. Take care and we look forward to seeing
you all again very soon.